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Almost 6% of children aged 5 to 15 have disabilities, as do 12% of adults and 41% of seniors, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The health of African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans with disabilities was also more likely to be poor or fair compared with that of Asians and whites with disabilities, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.

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CDC researchers found 23% of U.S. teens use tobacco products. Of that group, more than 90% smoke cigarettes, cigars, hookahs or pipes. Data also showed more than 12% currently use two or more tobacco products. The findings highlight the importance of establishing stronger tobacco regulations, experts said. The report was published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

People with disabilities are only half as likely to be employed as their able-bodied peers, according to an annual Cornell University report. Company diversification efforts rarely include people with disabilities, in part due to misconceptions about productivity, health and accommodations, says Rick Diamond, the Disability Network's director of employment services.

Researchers in January are to begin recruiting mothers-to-be for what is pegged as the largest-ever study of U.S. children. The goal of the National Children's Study is to track 100,000 youngsters from conception to age 21 to find out how the environment and other factors affect their health. The researchers will look at a range of issues, including asthma, autism, learning disabilities, diabetes and obesity.

A CDC study shows more than one in 20 Americans over age 12 suffers from depression, with higher rates among women, blacks and baby boomers aged 40 to 59. Almost 80% of depressed people reported functional impairment, with 27% saying their depression makes it extremely difficult to work, get things done at home and get along with others.

A CDC study shows more than one in 20 Americans over age 12 suffers from depression, with higher rates among women, blacks and baby boomers aged 40 to 59. Almost 80% of depressed people reported functional impairment, with 27% saying their depression makes it extremely difficult to work, get things done at home and get along with others.